Memphis Grizzlies vs Chicago Bulls Predictions

Bulls favored in Chicago

NBA.com lists the Memphis Grizzlies and Chicago Bulls for an NBA preseason game Friday at United Center. Tipoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET.

SPF makes Chicago a -148 moneyline favorite and lays 3.5 points with the Bulls. Memphis is +124 to win and +3.5 on the spread, while the total is 239.5. Those prices identify Chicago as the likely winner but don't establish betting value.

Missing lineup news makes the price risky

Neither team's starters or injuries are confirmed, and no recent results or matchup statistics are available. Preseason playing time can determine both the winner and the margin, so backing Chicago at -148 or laying 3.5 points would require assumptions about each rotation.

There is also no opening price or line-movement history to show how the market reached the current numbers. With no reliable case for Memphis at either +124 or +3.5, the missing information doesn't create automatic underdog value.

Prediction

Chicago is the low-confidence pick to win because the Bulls are favored at home. The wager is a pass, and the lack of lineup evidence doesn't support a projected score.